Tax Services Cape Town | SARS Tax Returns & Compliance | Bizztax
Bizztax Accountants & Tax Practitioners are registered General Tax Practitioners providing individual tax returns, company tax, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE and SARS compliance services for individuals and businesses in Cape Town and across South Africa.
Tax services for individuals and businesses in South Africa
Tax services cover the preparation, submission and management of all tax obligations with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This includes individual income tax returns (ITR12), company tax returns (ITR14), provisional tax (IRP6), VAT returns (VAT201), PAYE submissions and SARS dispute resolution. A registered tax practitioner ensures your submissions are accurate, compliant and submitted before SARS deadlines — avoiding penalties and interest. Bizztax Accountants & Tax Practitioners is registered with SARS as a General Tax Practitioner and serves clients in Cape Town and across South Africa.
Who needs a tax practitioner?
Any individual earning income in South Africa, any registered company, close corporation or trust, and any business registered for VAT or PAYE is required to submit returns to SARS. A registered tax practitioner is particularly valuable for business owners, self-employed individuals, commission earners, property investors, and anyone with multiple income sources or complex tax affairs.
How our tax service works
Assessment
We assess your tax obligations — whether you are an individual, sole trader, company or trust — and identify all returns that need to be submitted.
Document collection
We request the relevant documents and information from you. For individuals, this includes your IRP5, medical aid certificate and retirement annuity certificate. For companies, this includes your annual financial statements.
Preparation and review
We prepare your tax return, calculate your tax liability, apply all legitimate deductions and review the return for accuracy before submission.
Submission and follow-up
We submit your return on SARS eFiling and follow up on any SARS queries, assessments or verification requests on your behalf.
Our Tax Services
Individual Income Tax Returns (ITR12)
We prepare and submit your annual income tax return (ITR12) to SARS. This includes employment income, rental income, investment income, capital gains and allowable deductions. We ensure you claim all legitimate deductions — including medical expenses, retirement annuity contributions and home office costs — and that your return is submitted before the SARS filing deadline.
Company Tax Returns (ITR14)
We prepare and submit your company's annual income tax return (ITR14) to SARS. This includes reconciling your financial statements with your tax computation, calculating taxable income, applying allowable deductions and ensuring your return is submitted within the required timeframe. We also assist with SARS queries and assessments.
Provisional Tax (IRP6)
Provisional tax is paid by individuals and companies that earn income other than a salary. We calculate your provisional tax liability, prepare and submit your IRP6 returns for the first and second provisional tax periods, and advise on the optimal payment strategy to avoid SARS penalties and interest.
VAT Registration and Returns
We assist with VAT registration once your turnover exceeds the R1 million threshold (or voluntary registration from R50 000). We prepare and submit your VAT201 returns on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, reconcile your VAT account, and manage SARS VAT audits and queries on your behalf. VAT compliance is a core part of our service for South African businesses.
PAYE, UIF and SDL
Employers are required to deduct PAYE (Pay As You Earn), UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and SDL (Skills Development Levy) from employee salaries and remit these to SARS monthly via EMP201 returns. We manage your payroll tax submissions, reconcile your EMP501 annual return and ensure your business remains compliant with all employer tax obligations.
SARS Compliance and Dispute Resolution
We assist clients who have received SARS assessments, penalties, audit notifications or verification requests. We represent you in correspondence with SARS, prepare objections and appeals where appropriate, and work to resolve outstanding tax matters efficiently. We also assist with SARS registration, tax number applications and eFiling profile management.
Tax Compliance Status (TCS Pin)
A Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin — formerly known as a tax clearance certificate — is required for government tenders, foreign investment allowances and emigration. We ensure your tax affairs are in order and assist you in obtaining your TCS pin from SARS eFiling promptly.
Common questions about tax in South Africa
Straightforward answers to the tax questions South African individuals and business owners ask most often.
What does a tax practitioner do?
A registered tax practitioner prepares and submits tax returns to SARS on behalf of individuals and businesses. This includes individual income tax returns (ITR12), company tax returns (ITR14), provisional tax returns (IRP6), VAT returns (VAT201) and PAYE submissions. A tax practitioner also advises on tax planning, represents clients in SARS disputes and ensures compliance with South African tax legislation. Under the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, tax practitioners who charge fees for tax services must be registered with a recognised controlling body and with SARS.
Tax services at BizztaxCan an accountant help me with SARS?
Yes — a registered tax practitioner can deal with SARS on your behalf. This includes submitting your tax returns, responding to SARS queries and verification requests, lodging objections against incorrect assessments, applying for penalty remission and obtaining your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin. Bizztax Accountants & Tax Practitioners is registered with SARS as a General Tax Practitioner and can represent you in all dealings with SARS.
SARS compliance services at BizztaxWhat is provisional tax in South Africa?
Provisional tax is a method of paying income tax in advance during the tax year, rather than as a lump sum at year end. You are a provisional taxpayer if you earn income other than a salary — for example, business income, rental income, commission or investment income. Provisional tax is paid in two instalments: the first by the end of August (six months into the tax year) and the second by the end of February (at year end). A third voluntary payment can be made by the end of September. Provisional tax is governed by the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962.
Provisional tax services at BizztaxWho needs to register for VAT in South Africa?
VAT registration is compulsory under the Value-Added Tax Act 89 of 1991 once your taxable turnover exceeds or is expected to exceed R1 million in any consecutive 12-month period. Voluntary registration is available from R50 000 in taxable turnover. Once registered, you must charge VAT at 15% on taxable supplies, submit VAT201 returns monthly or bi-monthly, and remit the net VAT to SARS. Failure to register when required results in SARS penalties and interest.
VAT registration and returns at BizztaxHow does VAT registration work in South Africa?
VAT registration is done through SARS eFiling or at a SARS branch. You will need to provide your company registration documents, proof of business activity, bank account details and proof of address. SARS will assess your application and, if approved, issue a VAT registration number and a VAT registration certificate. Once registered, you must issue tax invoices for all taxable supplies, keep VAT records for five years and submit VAT201 returns on the due dates. Bizztax handles the full VAT registration process and ongoing VAT compliance for clients in Cape Town and across South Africa.
VAT registration at BizztaxWhat happens if I miss a SARS tax deadline?
SARS imposes administrative penalties for late submission of returns under the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011. Penalties for late submission of income tax returns range from R250 to R16 000 per month, depending on your taxable income. Interest is charged on late tax payments at the prescribed rate. If you have missed a deadline, contact Bizztax as soon as possible — we can assist with voluntary disclosure, penalty remission applications and getting your tax affairs back in order.
SARS compliance at BizztaxDocuments typically required
- IRP5 certificate from your employer (individuals)
- Medical aid tax certificate
- Retirement annuity fund certificate
- Rental income records and bond statements
- Annual financial statements (companies)
- VAT201 returns and supporting records (VAT vendors)
- SARS correspondence and prior year assessments
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tax services and SARS compliance in South Africa.
When is the SARS tax return deadline for individuals in South Africa?
SARS typically opens the individual tax filing season in July each year. The deadline for non-provisional taxpayers filing online via eFiling is usually in October or November of the same year. Provisional taxpayers have until January of the following year. Deadlines change annually — contact Bizztax to confirm the current year's dates.
Do I need to submit a tax return if I only earn a salary?
You are required to submit an income tax return if your gross income exceeds the tax threshold (R95 750 for taxpayers under 65 in the 2025 tax year), or if SARS has issued you with a return. Even if you are below the threshold, it is advisable to submit if you have medical aid contributions, retirement annuity deductions or other deductions to claim.
What is provisional tax and who must pay it?
Provisional tax is a method of paying income tax in advance during the tax year, rather than as a lump sum at year end. You are a provisional taxpayer if you earn income other than a salary — for example, rental income, business income, commission or investment income. Provisional tax is paid in two instalments: the first by the end of August and the second by the end of February.
When must a business register for VAT in South Africa?
A business must register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds or is expected to exceed R1 million in any consecutive 12-month period. Voluntary registration is available from R50 000 in taxable turnover. Once registered, VAT returns (VAT201) must be submitted monthly or bi-monthly depending on your VAT category.
What happens if I miss a SARS deadline?
SARS imposes administrative penalties for late submission of returns and interest on late payments. Penalties can be significant and accumulate monthly. If you have missed a deadline, contact Bizztax as soon as possible — we can assist with voluntary disclosure, penalty remission applications and getting your tax affairs back in order.
How do I get a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin in South Africa?
A Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin is obtained via SARS eFiling once all your tax returns are submitted and any outstanding tax debt is settled or a payment arrangement is in place. Bizztax can ensure your tax affairs are compliant and assist you in generating your TCS pin for tenders, foreign investment or emigration purposes.
What is the difference between a tax return and a tax assessment?
A tax return is the form you submit to SARS declaring your income, deductions and tax liability. A tax assessment is the document SARS issues after processing your return, confirming the tax payable or refund due. If you disagree with a SARS assessment, you have the right to object within 30 business days. Bizztax can assist with objections and appeals.
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